Dimesha Figurine / Sculpture Decorative Object

The blissful marriage of creation and destruction has been beautifully captured by the ‘sthapati’ in this bronze sculpture, coming to us from the region of Swamimalai. As witnessed throughout the history of Hindu religion and spirituality, the element of dance or ‘nritya’ has powerfully served as a medium of devotion and jubilation for the benevolence of the god. This Shiva figure, performing his famous ‘anandatandava’ or the dance of bliss, resonates with that same understanding.